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Project Manager - CROSS

University of Georgia

retirement plan

United States, Georgia, Athens

Jul 16, 2026

Posting Details

Posting Number	S15445P
Working Title	Project Manager - CROSS
Department	Social Work-Dean's Office
About the University of Georgia	Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.
About the College/Unit/Department
College/Unit/Department website	https://ssw.uga.edu/
Posting Type	External
Retirement Plan	TRS or ORP
Employment Type	Employee
Benefits Eligibility	Benefits Eligible
Full/Part time	Part Time
Work Schedule
Additional Schedule Information	8am-5pm Monday-Thursday (32hrs/wk)
Advertised Salary	Commensurate with Experience
Posting Date	07/15/2026
Open until filled	No
Closing Date	07/22/2026
Proposed Starting Date	08/01/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants
Location of Vacancy	Athens Area
EEO Policy Statement	The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu).
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Position Information

Classification Title	Project Management Pro I
FLSA	Exempt
FTE	0.800
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent
Preferred Qualifications
Position Summary	This position will help coordinate an ongoing Community Research on Self-Sufficiency ( CROSS) project that examines a program theory-based evaluation framework using psychological self-sufficiency ( PSS) data-with measures of population and context-specific barriers and goal-directed hope-and the Transforming Impossible into Possible ( TIP) intervention model. CROSS project has been federally funded and applied in the areas of workforce development, youth empowerment, housing stability, financial capability, fatherhood, substance useprevention, and social policy efficacy.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies	Ability to engage with current community and industry partners, as well as develop new relationships and partnerships between research faculty and community stakeholders.
Physical Demands	Sedentary work involves remaining in a seated position for extended periods. The worker must be able to lift and carry up to 10 pounds occasionally, frequently use hands and fingers for typing, and possess close visual acuity for extensive computer screen monitoring.
Is driving a responsibility of this position?	No
Is this a Position of Trust?	No
Does this position have operation, access, or control of financial resources?	No
Does this position require a P-Card?	No
Is having a P-Card an essential function of this position?	No
Does this position have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care?	No
Does this position have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications)	No
Credit and P-Card policy	Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.
Background Investigation Policy	Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Duties/Responsibilities

Duties/Responsibilities	Project Development and Management: The project manager will participate in and help oversee on-going research conducted by PI and collaborators and deliver progress reports to funders and donors. Will oversee the timelines, progress, and deliverables for each project. Will represent the projects to external stakeholders while PI maintains final decisionmaking role.
Percentage of time	75

Duties/Responsibilities	Data Coordination: The project manager will engage with research partners for data collection, interpretation, and implementation. Will translate research findings to project reports and disseminate to partners, funders, and other stakeholders
Percentage of time	15

Duties/Responsibilities	Public Service and Outreach: The project manager will collaborate with community and industry partners to utilize, design processes, and provide feedbback on research generated data, training, and interventions. Will develop new community partnerships for new research projects and engage with faculty research leads to connect their expertise to offer to community partners.
Percentage of time	10